Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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